Steamboat Springs, CO GIS Map
Steamboat Springs is a city in Routt County, Colorado, with a population of about 13,258. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Routt County
- Population
- 13,258
- Elevation
- 6,731 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.4850, -106.8317
- ZIP codes (3)
- 80477, 80487, 80488
- Land area
- 9.9 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Denver
About Steamboat Springs, CO
Steamboat Springs is a home rule municipality that is the county seat of and the most populous municipality in Routt County, Colorado, United States. The population was 13,224 at the 2020 census. Steamboat Springs is the principal city of the Steamboat Springs Micropolitan Statistical Area, and it is the largest city in northwestern Colorado.
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GIS Data for Steamboat Springs, CO
The Steamboat Springs map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Steamboat Springs without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Steamboat Springs Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
13,433
Households
6,425
Median household income
$104,964
Median age
43.9 years
Median home value
$981,800
Median gross rent
$2,017/mo
Owner-occupied homes
67.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
62.2%
Below poverty level
4.7%
Land area
9.9 sq mi
Population density
1,358 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in Steamboat Springs
Steamboat Springs Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
12,088
April 2020 (estimates base)
13,218
July 2024 estimate
13,620
Change 2010-2020
+9.3%
Change 2020-2024
+3.0%
Photos of Steamboat Springs
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Steamboat Springs
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Steamboat Springs.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usfs Building | 925 Weiss Dr, 80487 | Leased | 16,728 | May 2043 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Steamboat Springs
General soil map unit at the city center: Routt-Cochetopa-Buckskin
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- C (slow infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 27.4 cm
- Typical slope
- 9%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Routt45%
Mollisols · Pachic Palecryolls
- Cochetopa35%
Mollisols · Pachic Argicryolls
- Buckskin20%
Mollisols · Vertic Argicryolls
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Steamboat Springs
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Steamboat Springs, Co weather station, elevation 6,866 ft.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 83°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 5°F
Annual precipitation
24.7 in
Annual snowfall
184.5 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 29 | 34 | 45 | 54 | 65 | 76 | 83 | 82 | 74 | 59 | 43 | 30 |
| Avg low °F | 5 | 8 | 18 | 27 | 34 | 39 | 46 | 44 | 36 | 26 | 16 | 6 |
| Precip. in | 2.46 | 1.92 | 1.58 | 2.54 | 2.65 | 1.58 | 1.72 | 1.80 | 2.32 | 2.22 | 1.93 | 1.96 |
| Snow in | 46.6 | 35.7 | 19.5 | 13.2 | 2.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 6.9 | 23.3 | 35.8 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Steamboat Springs
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Routt County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 33.4 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- LandslideRelatively Moderate
- AvalancheRelatively Moderate
- WildfireRelatively Low
- Winter WeatherRelatively Moderate
- LightningRelatively Moderate
- Inland FloodingRelatively Low
- EarthquakeVery Low
- Volcanic ActivityVery Low
- DroughtRelatively Low
- Ice StormVery Low
- Cold WaveVery Low
- Strong WindVery Low
- HailVery Low
- TornadoVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Steamboat Springs FAQ
What county is Steamboat Springs in?
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Steamboat Springs, Colorado is located in Routt County.
What is the population of Steamboat Springs?
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Steamboat Springs has a population of about 13,258, making it the number 42 of the 54 Colorado cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Steamboat Springs?
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The elevation of Steamboat Springs is approximately 6,731 feet (2,052 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Steamboat Springs?
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ZIP codes for Steamboat Springs include 80477, 80487, 80488.
What time zone is Steamboat Springs in?
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Steamboat Springs is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
How far is Steamboat Springs from Denver?
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Steamboat Springs is about 110 miles from Denver, the capital of Colorado, in a straight line.
What cities are near Steamboat Springs?
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Cities near Steamboat Springs include Craig, CO (38 miles); Vail, CO (63 miles); Saratoga, WY (67 miles); Glenwood Springs, CO (70 miles); Breckenridge, CO (81 miles).
Local notes for Steamboat Springs, CO
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.